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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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